MASTER X2 (VESSEL CAPTAIN) – Novaship 8 views

Key Responsibilities

• Overall command and responsibility for the safe navigation, operation and commercial performance of the vessel in full compliance with international maritime legislation, Flag State requirements and Company policies
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable statutory, regulatory and Company requirements, including SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, ISM Code, ISPS Code, MLC 2006, OCIMF/TMSA standards, Charter Party obligations and Port State Control requirements
• Exceptional leadership, supervision, mentoring and performance management of all officers and crew, being a strong safety culture, operational excellence and continuous professional development
• Maintain the highest standards of safety management, risk assessment, emergency preparedness and environmental protection, ensuring the vessel remains fully prepared for audits, inspections and emergency situations at all times
• Exercise full responsibility for strategic voyage planning, navigational risk assessment, weather routing, cargo operations, fuel efficiency, commercial optimisation and overall operational oversight to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective voyages
• Ensure safe and efficient execution of all cargo, ballast and tank cleaning operations in accordance with approved procedures, terminal requirements and applicable international regulations
• Lead the vessel through Flag State, Port State Control, Class, SIRE 2.0 (under new rules) and CDI Inspections, ensuring consistently high performance and the absence of major deficiencies

Requirements

• Master Mariner (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency (CoC), STCW II/2, issued and endorsed according with the STCW convention
• Valid Certificate of Competency (CoC) endorsed by the Flag State
• Valid STCW Certification with all mandatory courses and endorsements current and compliant with the latest STCW amendments
• GMSS General Operator’s Certificate (GOC)
• Advanced Oil, Chemical and/or Liquefied Gas Tanker Endorsement, as applicable (STCW Regulations V/1-2 and/or V/1-2)
• Dynamic Positioning (DP) Certificate
• Minimum 10 years of seagoing experience with STS oil tankers operated covered by MARPOL Annex I and carry cargo verified certificates for transfer equipment
• Bridge Resource Management (BRM) and Bridge Team Management (BTM) certification
• Advanced Ship Handling and Maneuvering training
• Crisis Management and Human Behaviour training (where applicable)
• Valid Seafarer’s Medical Certificate meeting international and Flag State requirements
• Minimum 15 years of seagoing experience, including progression through Third Officer, Second Officer, Chief Officer and at least 9 years’ experience as Master on ocean-going tanker vessels
• Demonstrated command experience on vessels of 50,000 DWT or larger
• Proven experience managing multinational crews of 20-30 personnel
• Extensive experience in cargo operations involving crude oil, refined petroleum products, chemicals and/or LNG/LPG
• Thorough knowledge and practical application of SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, COLREGS, ISM Code, ISPS Code, MLC 2006, OCIMF guidelines, TMSA requirements, and Flag State and Port State Control regulations
• Proven record of successful Port State Control (PSC), Flag State, SIRE, CDI and Class Inspections with no major deficiencies
• Experience with Safety Management Systems (SMS), risk assessments, incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Strong knowledge of tanker cargo handling systems, inert gas systems, cargo control rooms, ballast water management systems and ECDIS
• Advanced proficiency in ECDIS, Radar/ARPA, AIS
• BNWAS and other electronic navigation systems
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, coaching and crew performance management skills
• Demonstrated competence in emergency response, crisis management and environmental protection
• Written and verbal English communication skills with certificate CEFER C2
• High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and shipboard reporting systems
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of charter party requirements and operational efficiency
• Clean disciplinary and safety record with no serious marine casualties attributable to the candidate
• Ability to pass enhanced pre-employment screening, drug and alcohol testing, and background verification
• Must hold Namibian National ID and passport
• Must be fluent in French language – minimum B1 – Read, Write and Speak

Salary

Not specified

How to Apply